While we were cleaning out the furnace room in an 1924 house, came across this. Anyone know what it is?

Description: About 6' long and made from solid 3/4" iron/steel. One end has a scoop of sorts welded on. Scoop is about 7" long and 2" wide and maybe 1/2" deep and the iron is 3/8" thick. Other end has a U shaped thingie that has also been welded on. It reminds me of something that you might use to melt lead but why such a long handle and what's the other thing opposite the scoop?





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